Detail itinerary
First day: Hanoi – Halong – Lan Ha Bay (L/D)
08.00 – 08.30: Pick Up
Starting the journey, the Genesis Tour guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby in Hanoi as scheduled.
If not using our limousine shuttle, we will greet you at Genesis guest station, Suite 17th, Tuan Chau Marina, Tuan Chau island.
08.30 – 11.00: On-road
Moving on expressway 5B, tourists will be introduced about the culture, live…of Vietnamese by our Tour guide.
11.00 – 11.20: Pearl workshop
Visit the pearl workshop. This is time to refreshment before embarking cruise. And also it is the chance to learn how the Halong bay pearl to be made visually.
11.45 – 12.00: Trip register
Reach the private guest lounge by Genesis.
The Gen team will welcome you at the lounge and register for your trip.
12.30 – 13.00: Welcome speech Lunchtime
You will embark on Genesis Regal Cruise in the warmly greeting of the team who will accompany you guys in the trip.
A welcome speech will be given to you by our Cruise Manager, and itinerary briefing instantly.
After that, you will enjoy a set menu lunch with delicious local seafood. Regal Cruise slowly glides between the numerous small islands and the sea-green color of the bay.
14.00: Check-in rooms
Receive the room key, check-in and take a rest at your reserved room, while Regal Cruise takes you sightseeing among the natural wonder.
15:00 – 16.30: Kayaking – Sampan boat
Reaching the Dark - Light area of 3 underwater caves.
In this activity, visitors have two choices, either by themselves creating separate roads for exploring by kayaking or sit on boats that rowed by the local people to soak in the peaceful atmosphere.
16.30 – 17.00: Swimming – relax
After kayaking, visitors can do swimming in the middle of the bay. Immerging the body to emerald water or jumping from the top of the tender are exciting activities.
18.30 – 19.30:
Cooking class
Sunset Party
Bartender show
Regal Cruise will move to a safe anchorage. It is the time to join the “sunset party” on the open top deck of the ship. In the rhythm of the music, a visitor could enjoy the sunset moment, gathering, mingling…
Watching the skillful Bartender show and do not miss the special offer “Happy hours – buy two get one for free” to enjoy the memorable moments in the trip.
Moreover, Regal Chef will guide you on how to make one of the 50 best dishes in the world, voted by CNN – “Nem” – Deep Fried Spring Rolls in Vietnam.
19.30: Dinner on board
Guests will enjoy the delicate dinner in the warm and cozy ambiance. With fresh dishes by deluxe Fusion style, promise to bring guests an unforgettable dinner on this memorable trip.
21:00: Relax on board
Free time for some activities such as films; playing chess, reading books, listening to music, trying your luck with squid fishing, tea culture learning, or enjoy the starlight of the night sky in the bay on the sundeck.
22:00: Sleeping
Cruise goes to an overnight point at the quietest part of the wonders. Finishing the first day with a good night’s sleep.
Second day: Ba Trai Dao Beach – Viet Hai Village – Cat Ba Island
06.30: Morning Tai Chi
Preparing for a day of outdoor activities, you can get up early to start the day with 30 minutes of Taichi practice. Get the dawn on the bay.
07:30: Breakfast time
Enjoy breakfast to fulfill the energy to be ready to discover the Cat ba island – Lan Ha bay.
08:30: Move to day boat for Cat ba island
Transferring guests to Genesis day boat and taking to visit Lan Ha Bay, Ba Trai Dao beaches, sail straight to Viet Hai Village where is located on the valley of Cat Ba National Park.
10:00 – 12:00: Discover Viet Hai village
The boat to Viet Hai wharf, you get bicycles to Viet Hai Village about 4km. A small village deep in the valley, surrounding mountains, beautiful scenery with rice fields, buffalo … You stroll around the village, meet with local people, visit the school of the local children, or discover the village by walking around.
12:00 – 13:00: Lunchtime
Cycling back to Viet Hai wharf. Enjoying lunch on board. Then take relax, sunbathe. Boats will take you away on Lan Ha Bay, directly overlooking the Ba Trai Dao beaches area.
14:00 – 16:00: Swim/kayak
You go kayak explore the area of the Ba Trai Dao. Guests can sunbathe and swim on the private beach. Do more kayaking on the bay.
17:30: Back Regal boat
Day boats will take visitors back to the Regal Cruise, back to the point overnight on the bay.
18:00 – Relax
Relaxing on the sundeck and enjoying the bay after a long day. Joining the mini cooking class, today we will make fried spring rolls, another traditional taste.
19:30 – Dinner
Enjoy dinner on board with an all-new menu that includes local seafood delights combined with some Western-style cooking.
20:00 – Relax
You will have time to rest, drink, listening to music or take some massage to refresh the body also ideal.
Last day: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L)
06.30: Morning greet
Tai Chi wakes up to new days are practiced out on the sundeck. This is also the moment visitors can pick up the dawn on the bay.
07.30: Breakfast
A light and nutritious breakfast served at the restaurant will help you enjoy the last day on the bay, which is always full of energy.
08.30: Visit a floating house
Tour guides and tender will take you to visit a floating house on the bay. The local host will welcome you as home-guests, visitors will be exchanged with the owner, to understand the information about culture, history…of the fishing village on Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay.
9.30 – 10.30: Brunch time
Guests return to the boat, stay and check out procedures. Enjoying the scenery of the bay and a delicious buffet brunch while cruising back to the harbor.
11:45: Back pier
Regal Cruise arrives in Tuan Chau Marina. Guests will relax at the private lounge, preparing luggage and depart back to Hanoi.
15.00 – 15.30: Return to Hanoi Hotel after moving quickly by the highway.
Finishing your memorable journey with Regal Cruise.
Inclusion
– Welcome drinks
– Reserved en-suite room on board
– Full board meals: 02 Lunch, 02 Dinner, 02 Breakfast, 1 Brunch
– Complimentary tea, coffee, freshwater in the room
– English speaking tour guide from Hanoi
– Visit the floating house, visit the local mountain
– Biking on valley village
– Entrance and sightseeing fees
– Onboard insurance and service charges
Exclusions
– Luxury transfer – 30$/person/return
– Kayaking/bamboo boat – $10/person
– Spa & massage services
– Beverages, tips and personal expenses
– Bank charge (for payment by credit card)
– VAT (government tax) 10%